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Press Operator

PKC Group
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES / RESPONSABILIDADES -

  • Ensure personal adherence to all Environmental Health and Safety rules and procedures are maintained, including housekeeping and proper operation of tools and equipment.
  • Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Load and feed raw material through the tool, visually inspect parts as instructed utilizing all gages provided, and attach finished product to take-up, start process.
  • Partial disassembly of tool to remove end of stock, miss-feed, slugs, shavings, etc. and visually inspect tool for obvious defects. Re-assemble and bar the press through one stroke to check for proper assembly.
  • Document all paperwork required for the manufacturing process. Validate reel tags for correct quantity and part number as per Bill of Materials/Technical Data Sheet.
  • Enter production data into ERP system using computer.
  • Assure that all raw material and reels used in process are as specific per the Bill of Materials/Technical Data Sheet.
  • Understand raw material specifications for proper disposition on scrap.
  • Become familiar with each product and the quality requirements for an acceptable product.
  • Understand operation of the payoffs, press, and take-up and be able to identify problems in the process.
  • Package by weight any returning product from subcontractors that was shipped and received in bulk packaging.
  • Perform specific assignments as instructed by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE / CONOCIMIENTO-

Education and Experience:

  • Work requires the ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations to maintain accurate records. These skills are normally acquired through the completion of a high school education.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with computer operation and can comfortably navigate a windows like system using mouse and keyboard.

Preferred:

  • Previous high speed press operating experience.

Skill/ knowledge requirements:

  • Basic computer skills

Authority:

  • Press Operator has the authority to stop the process, activity or person, who is carrying out an action that puts health, safety at risk or affects the environment.

Working Conditions:

  • Work requires the ability to move about to various locations of the facility 100% of the work time.
  • Capable of lifting a minimum of 35 pounds as well as bending to transfer parts to audit skids as necessary.
  • Able to adapt to change in activities and plans in order to accommodate changing schedules.

What We Offer.

  • The position is a regular active, full-time role with competitive total rewards.

Conclusion.

  • This role is ideal for an engineer with strong automotive harness design experience, Capital Harness tool expertise, and a solid understanding of vehicle E/E systems. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced LV and HV electrical distribution systems for automotive and commercial vehicle programs at PKC NA.

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